Chief guest of the two-day festival, UN Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, congratulated the Pakistan Mission to the UN and echoed that events such as these are a crucial in order to send a message across to the world about unity and entertainment at going hand in hand.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi mentioned how Pakistani films convey the message of energy, creativity and dynamism. She added that it’s the true Pakistan. Its a proud moment for Pakistan and ARY.